DiscoverEvidence-Based Pilates Podcast142. How to Load the Hamstrings
142. How to Load the Hamstrings

142. How to Load the Hamstrings

Update: 2025-05-26
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The hamstrings are some of the largest muscles in the body—but they can be tricky to load!

You might think that squats and lunges would do the trick, but these exercises aren’t particularly effective at targeting the hamstrings.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT, shares his insights to help you better understand how to target and strengthen these muscles!

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142. How to Load the Hamstrings

142. How to Load the Hamstrings

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT